On Thursday, General Motors revealed what might be a big step forward in its self-driving car program. The GM Cruise AV (autonomous vehicle) made its debut without a steering wheel, pedals or other manual driving controls.
GM followed up the car’s introduction with a brief introduction video, which you can have a look at in the video above. Inside, things look like a typical 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV, except for the fact there are absolutely no controls for a driver. The dashboard is now symmetrical with a large touchscreen display front and center. Rear-seat passengers have additional headrest-mounted screens for viewing as well.
The automaker and its subsidiary, Cruise Automation, previously said its fourth-generation self-driving car was coming sooner rather than later, and that was no fib. The third-generation car only debuted a few months ago, but still retained driver controls.
And GM is confident in its fourth-gen self-driving vehicle; the automaker has filed a Safety Petition with the Department of Transportation for permission to deploy the Cruise AV in 2019. GM has plans to begin rolling out self-driving cars on a commercial scale next year.
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This is outstanding and I personally can’t wait to see and ride in one!
So would I!
Jawdropper! Only they need to better integrate the exterior camera gear so that it’s sexy instead of an eyesore.
Please note: FEMALE CEO
Tesla……who is that
Nikola Tesla is the greatest inventor ans scientist that established the AC electrical system worldwide, the fluorescent lamp, and the asynchronous motor. The Library of Congress corrected the history of the radio and placed Tesla as the true inventor (the tuned radio, not the spark generator that Marconi invented). Every home has at least one of his inventions in use.
The namesake car company pales in comparison with Tesla’s innovations. If he were alive he would be extremely upset how that namesake company has misused his fame.